Effective wellness programs recognize the importance of building a supportive cultural environment. The workplace culture includes shared values/heartfelt beliefs about what is important. It includes social standards of expected and accepted behavior called "cultural norms."

It includes peer support from family, friends, and co-workers. This support can help one adopt healthy lifestyles. Tools are available to audit a company.

The long-term success of any wellness program is dependent on the corporate culture.

Some healthy culture signs in a company are:

• Employees communicate openly
• Leaders support diversity and opinion
• Employees have fun
• Policies support wellness
• Employees are encouraged to grow
• Employees work together as a team
• Employees' skills and talents are matched to their jobs.
• Flexible work schedules are available
• Employers consider employees as their most valuable asset